The cap head screws are stripped out? Or is the allen wrench you're using rounded? You can cut off an 1/8" with a cutoff wheel. Otherwise an Easy Out you can get from a hardware store will get them out. Best suggestion I can give you, get that engine into your dad's hands.

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